What About a New Year’s Habit, Not a New Year’s Resolution

Thinking about a News Year’s resolution? Research shows that by February as many as 80% of New Year’s resolutions will have gone by the wayside. So, what’s a better idea? Check this out! ⬇ Here’s a fresh idea for making 2023 great: initiate a new habit that supports a long term goal. A few years ago, after […]

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Half-Way Through 2021 . . . Checking-in on My Goals

Hope you had a fantastic long weekend! Are you rested, ready, and excited to tackle the second half of 2021? Yes!! It’s half-time!! On July 2, we marked the official ½-way point of 2021.  TRUTH: I’m a bit underwhelmed with my 2021 efforts in personal development.  FOLLOW-UP FACT: As a strengths coach this is a […]

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Working from Home (WFH): Love it, Leave It . . . Engage It!

  Whether you love it or you’re ready to leave it, WFH is the new normal for many organizations. Business Insider (October 1, 2020) claims that more than half of all Americans want to continue to work from home and two-thirds of companies plan to embrace their current WFH policies permanently. Staying Engaged While WFH […]

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HNY! BTW: Goals Need to Be More than SMART

Happy 2019! Are you considering your New Year’s resolution(s)? If so, here are some tips that can instigate greater success. We all know about SMART goals, right? The acronym has helped many people and organizations get serious about achieving goals. As a quick reminder, a SMART goal is defined in the following way: ■ S for […]

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Harnessing Your Strengths – Best Practices

Sometimes it’s nice to get a quick reminder of the way we can, and should, direct our attention to our strengths. Below are 9 strengths-based best practices that can help you to grow your business, develop your team, or even improve your life satisfaction. Don’t focus on your weaknesses. It’s ok to be aware of […]

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Using My Strengths to Cross the Finish Line

Later this month I will turn 50. I’m good with it, I think. None of us are getting any younger, and if the only other option is death, I think aging is much preferable. There are good years and not-so-good years. My 49th year has been very, very mixed. Personally and professionally it’s been great. […]

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You’re Invited: Interested in Publishing a Book?

The other day my publisher, Nicole Gebhardt, called me with a request to share my book publishing story in her  Virtual Book Tour on March 21. She is featuring me and 4 other Indianapolis Business Women authors throughout the course of the week. Of course, I said YES! At almost every event I attend, someone […]

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Wisdom comes to those who appreciate the unique qualities found in self and others.

Do you know what makes you unique? If “no” is your answer, this issue can be quickly fixed. Take the Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment and find out. The chances that anyone else will have your results is one in 33 million. Your unique qualities make you special and powerful beyond your wildest dreams. Your strengths can […]

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